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OperatiOn Manual SerieS MODel HHXD5 riDe-On trOWel (B & S VanGuarD DM 950 Dt DieSel enGine) Revision #2 (05/04/12) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
ALWAYS work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. page 2 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COuLd result in mINOR or mOdeRaTe INJuRY. NOTICE Pressurized fluid hazards Addresses practices not related to personal injury. Hydraulic fluid hazards page 8 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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No one other than the operator is to be in the working area when the equipment is in operation. dO NOT use the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 9...
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Allow these parts to cool NeveR place your feet or hands inside the guard rings before servicing equipment. while starting or operating this equipment. page 10 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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aLWaYS disconnect the NegaTIve battery terminal before performing service on the equipment. aLWaYS keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 11...
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aLWaYS tie down equipment during transport by or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will securing the equipment with rope. improve towing. Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. page 12 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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dO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of hazardous waste. dO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 13...
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Dry Weight 196 lbs. (89 Kg) 17.8 in. x 17.6 in. x 21.2 in Dimensions (L x W x H) (452.6 mm x 447.6 mm x 538 mm). HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 15...
Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the location of the controls, indicators and general maintenance parts. Each control may perform more than one function. page 16 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
Lights offer better visibility when working hydraulic system during a By-Pass condition. indoors. 16. magnetic drain plug — Remove to drain hydraulic oil from hydraulic system. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 17...
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22. Fuel Filler Cap — Remove this cap to add fuel. 30. document Box — Use to hold and protect Operation 23. engine dip Stick — Indicates engine oil level. Add Manual. oil as required. page 18 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
37. Spare Belt Carrier — Contains a spare drive belt for suggested that all operators (experienced and novice) read expedient belt replacement. “Slabs on Grade ” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit Michigan. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 19...
9. Oil drain — Used to drain crankcase oil. Always dispose of used oil and oil filters in an environmentally 18. Fan Belt — Replace if frayed or worn. page 20 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
See Figure 8. 2. The oil level of the gear box should be at the half-way point of the sight glass (Figure 8). The gear page 22 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
Slow blade speed is obtained by slightly See Troubleshooting Chart for possible problems. depressing the pedal. Maximum blade speed is obtained by fully depressing the pedal. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 23...
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The machine may be difficult to keep in one place. Trying to keep the ride-on trowel stationary is a good practice for operation. page 24 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Twin Pitch system. 2. Adjust to match the opposite side. 3. When adjusted, lower the handle to Twin Pitch operating position. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 25...
3. Check and clean or replace the engine air filter training could result in equipment damage or injury to as necessary. (See following section on Air Filter personnel. If in doubt, consult your dealer. Maintenance.) page 26 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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6 months or 150 hours. 2. Remove the oil filler cap and fill engine crankcase with Figure 15. Fuel Filter recommended viscosity grade oil as listed in Table 5. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 27...
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Disconnect battery cables before inspecting electrical system and never ALWAYS disconnect battery cables before attempting "spark" battery terminals to test for any service or maintenance on the ride-on trowel. charge. page 28 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Locate the Clutch Removal Tool provided with the trowel, p/n 23294 located within the documentation box. (Figure 16) HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 29...
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In the event of a drive belt failure, the spare (replacement) (Driven) Pulley drive belt can be used for quick replacement at the job site Drive Belt to continue trowel operation. Figure 20. Drive Belt Install page 30 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Centrifugal force pushes the roller arms (see Figure 24) Drive Belt against the ramp plate, forcing moveable face toward fixed face squeezing belt. Figure 21. Spare Drive Belt Replacement HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 31...
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Old style Comet clutch is no longer available. Multi-Clutch components are not interchangeable with the prior Hoffco Comet drive system. The Hoffco Comet CVT system must be replaced for combatibility with the new equipment. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 33...
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Long life can be expected with this new drive assembly as long as the belt is kept properly aligned. Lower (Driven) Pulley Figure 29. Drive Belt, Belt Holder and Pulleys page 34 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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REAR OF TROWEL FIXED FACE VEABLE LOWER FACE PULLEY Figure 31. Holding Lower Pulley Open 2. Place free end of CVT belt into upper pulley grooves See Figure 32. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 35...
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What this means is that instead of the belt slipping on the sheaves during an overload, the centrifugals will first slip further protecting the belt from damage. page 36 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Does the machine have a perceptible rolling or bouncing 2. Adjust to match the opposite side. motion when in use? 3. When adjusted, lower the handle to Twin Pitch operating position. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 37...
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Verify after adjustment the blades pitch correctly. Blades that are incorrectly adjusted often will not be able to pitch flat. This can occur if the adjusting bolts are raised too page 38 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Figure 41. Bronze Bushings 6. Wire brush any build-up of concrete from all six sides of the trowel arm. Repeat this for the remaining arms. Figure 39. Stabilizer Ring page 40 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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DO NOT lift the trowel when the pans are attached. 9. Repeat steps for the remaining trowel arms. page 42 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Many hydraulic problems are a result of low fluid levels. Before checking any other possibilities, make sure the hydraulic fluid is at the proper level in the hydraulic fluid tank. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 43...
3. Use allen wrench to adjust the steering pressure to the desired setting. (between 150 and 300 PSI) See Checking Steering pressure procedures. 4. Retighten jam nut. 5. Remove pressure guage and reinstall access grilles. page 44 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid, (See page 11). 3. The remainder can be brought to a salvage yard or metal reclamation facility for further dismantling. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 45...
KILL SWITCH GLOW PLUG FUEL PURPLE SHUT-OFF TIMER SOLENOID BLUE PINK ORANGE ALTERNATOR BLUE/WHITE (CHARGE LAMP) RED 10 AWG ALL WIRES ARE 16 AWG EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. page 48 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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WirinG DiaGraM (enGine) CONNECTOR ORIENTATION (FRONT VIEW) RELAY ORIENTATION C D E F G H HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 49...
Replace yoke as necessary. Check to ensure that each blade is adjusted to have the Blade Pitch? same pitch as all other blades. Adjust per maintenance section in manual. page 50 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
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Verify that the gearbox shaft rotates when the input shaft Worn or broken gears in gearbox? is rotated. Replace both the worm and worm gear as a set. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 51...
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Correct engine oil level. Use No. 2-D diesel fuel only. Check the fuel Injection pump wear? injection pump element and delivery valve assembly and replace as necessary. page 52 — HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12)
Radiator net or radiator fi n clogged with dust? Clean net or fi n carefully. Fan, radiator, or radiator cap defective? Replace defective part. Thermostat defective? Check thermostat and replace if necessary. Head gasket defective or water leakage? Replace parts. HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 53...
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